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Petroleum Use, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Of Automobiles Could Drop 80 Percent By 2050; Efficiency, Alternative Fuels, And Strong Government Policies Will Be Needed
2013-03-20 05:36:11| oilandgasonline News Articles
A new National Research Council report finds that by the year 2050, the U.S. may be able to reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent for light-duty vehicles -- cars and small trucks -- via a combination of more efficient vehicles; the use of alternative fuels like biofuels, electricity, and hydrogen; and strong government policies to overcome high costs and influence consumer choices.
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